flat tire LEXUS RX450H 2019 Workshop Manual

7339-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Intended outboard sidewall
(a)The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white
lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or deeper than
the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b)The outward facing sidewa ll of an asymmetrical tire
that has a particular side that must always face out-
ward when mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tireA tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweig ht trucks or multipurpose
passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible
inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible infla-
tion pressureThe maximum cold inflation pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension
requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, including elev ations due to label-
ing, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tireA tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose
passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coat ed parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compou nd between adjacent plies
Tire related termMeaning

7349-1. Specifications
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Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric
and steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an
automotive wheel, provides the traction and contains
the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tireA pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substa ntially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher
inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire
Section widthThe linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard Ref-
erence Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as
described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method
for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked
with an Alpine Symbol( ) on at least one sidewall
Test rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tread ribA tread section running circ umferentially around a tire
Tire related termMeaning

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Vehicle specifications
9-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle.
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required (U.S.A. only)• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 588
Tire pressure warning system
• When changing the tire inflationpressure by changing traveling
speed
• When changing the tire size
• When rotating the tires
P. 613
Oil maintenance• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 600
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
(ICS)• After reconnecting or changingthe 12-volt batteryP. 353
Power back door• After reconnecting or changingthe 12-volt batteryP. 150

769What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 673)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
( P. 706)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

776Alphabetical index
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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer sounds.......... 660
If a warning light turns on.............. 660
If a warning message is displayed.............................................667
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................................ 695
If the electronic key does not operate properly.............................692
If the hybrid system will not start ............................................... 690
If you have a flat tire ..........................673
If you lose your keys ................ 133, 135
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 659
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..................................................... 706
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency........................................ 653
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................................... 654
If your vehicle overheats ................702
Energy monitor ....................................... 124 Engine
ACCESSORY mode ..................... 240
Compartment ..................................... 597
Engine switch ...................................... 239
Hood........................................................595
How to start the hybrid system .................................................. 239
Identification number......................... 712
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency..........653
Ignition switch (power switch) .... 239
Overheating......................................... 702
Power switch ....................................... 239
Engine coolant Capacity................................................... 715
Checking ................................................ 601
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................390
Engine coolant temperature gauge .........................................................96
Engine oil Capacity................................................... 713
Checking .............................................. 598
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................390
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 600
Engine switch ......................................... 239
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 382
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ........ 383 Warning light .........................................661
EV drive mode .......................................244
EV indicator ............................................... 76
Event data recorder (EDR).....................11

777Alphabetical index
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Flat tire ...................................................... 673
Floor mats ................................................... 28
FluidBrake ..........................................................716
Transmission...........................................716
Washer .................................................. 604
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Switch.......................................................266
Front automatic air conditioning system ......................... 507
Front passenger footwell hooks ...................................................... 557
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................47
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ..................................... 662
Front seat heaters................................. 526
Front seats ................................................. 167 Adjustment ..............................................167
Cleaning ................................................ 584
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory .................. 181
Head restraints ..................................... 186
Power easy access system .............. 181
Seat heaters ..........................................526
Seat position memory......................... 181
Front side marker lights Light switch .......................................... 258
Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Wattage ....................................................719 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 637
Turn signal lever ................................. 252
Wattage ................................................... 719
Fuel Capacity................................................... 712
Fuel gauge ............................................... 96
Information............................................ 720
Refueling .................................................274
Type............................................................ 712
Fuel filler door......................................... 274 Refueling .................................................274
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ..........................277
Fuses...........................................................632
Garage door opener.......................... 560
Gauges.........................................................96
Glove box ............................................... 534
Grocery bag hooks............................... 541
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SensorAutomatic headlight system ........ 260
Camera sensor .................................... 281
Humidity sensor .................................. 521
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 192
Intuitive parking assist ...................... 332
Radar sensor ......................................... 281
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................. 268
Touchless sensor ................................ 144
Service reminder indicators ............... 90
Shift lever Hybrid transmission ....................... 246
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................ 250
Shift lock system .............................. 250
Side airbags ............................................... 37
Side doors..................................................136
Side marker lights Light switch .......................................... 258
Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Side mirrors ..............................................193 Adjusting and folding........................ 193
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)............. 319
Heaters..................................................... 516
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Turn signal lever ................................. 252 Smart access system
with push-button start .......................158 Antenna location................................. 158
Entry functions ............................136, 142
Starting the hybrid system............. 239
Snow tires ................................................ 392
Spare tire Inflation pressure.................................. 717
Storage location ................................. 674
Spark plug ................................................. 715
Specifications........................................... 710
Speedometer .............................................96
Sport mode ..............................................379
Steering wheel ........................................189 Adjustment............................................. 189
Audio switches ...................................406
Heated steering wheel ................... 526
Power easy access system .............. 181
Telephone switches............................ 471
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 637
Storage feature ..................................... 532
Storage precautions ........................... 532
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck........ 706
Sun visors..................................................547
Sunshade Panoramic moon roof..................... 204
Rear door .............................................. 557
Roof ............................................................201

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Tachometer ............................................... 96
Tail lightsLight switch .......................................... 258
Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Talk switch ..................................... 471, 493
Telephone switch.................................... 471
Theft deterrent system Alarm...........................................................86
Immobilizer system ..............................83
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data ................................ 717
Warning light .......................................662
Tire information ..................................... 723 Glossary .................................................730
Size ............................................................ 726
Tire identification number.............. 725
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...............................................728
Tire pressure warning system Initializing................................................. 612
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ................. 612
Registering ID codes ........................ 613
Warning light .......................................662 Tires .............................................................. 611
Chains .......................................................391
Checking .................................................. 611
Glossary................................................. 730
If you have a flat tire .......................... 673
Inflation pressure...................... 620, 717
Replacing ............................................... 673
Rotating tires ........................................... 611
Size ............................................................. 717
Snow tires .............................................. 392
Spare tire...................................... 673, 717
Tire identification number ............. 725
Tire pressure warning system ....... 612
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.... 728
Warning light ....................................... 662
Tools ........................................................... 674
Top tether strap ........................................70
Total load capacity................................. 710
Touchless power back door .............. 144
Towing Dinghy towing ..................................... 238
Emergency towing ........................... 654
Towing eyelet ......................................656
Trailer Sway Control ....................... 382
Trailer towing............................ 224, 237
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RX450h_RX450hL_UGAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 595 P. 276
Hood lock release leverFuel filler door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 595 P. 276 P. 717
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 712
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 717
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)P. 713
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20 P. 714